Manchester City Council 'blocked' emails to councillors about Abu Dhabi and housing loans fund

Manchester Evening News - Nov 5, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: A councillor says she was unaware that emails raising questions about public loans and property deals had been diverted to Manchester council's legal department. The town hall insists the move is necessary because of potential legal proceedings.

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Fire engulfs factory inside Subic Freeport

Nov 5, 2026

Fire engulfs factory inside Subic Freeport

A fire broke out at the Jinboway facility inside Subic Gateway Park Phase II in the Subic Bay Freeport, raging for nearly eight hours before being brought under control at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, according to the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). SBMA Communications Head Armie Llamas said the fire spread rapidly, fueled by textile

Stroke could cost Philippines ₱416.5B over 15 years

Nov 5, 2026

Stroke could cost Philippines ₱416.5B over 15 years

MANILA, Philippines — Acute ischemic stroke could impose an estimated ₱416.52 billion economic burden on the Philippines over 15 years, while the annual cost of managing survivors who need caregiver assistance could reach ₱739,000, according to an unpublished cost analysis cited by two organizations pushing for stronger stroke care in the country. The estimated annual

Ramon Tulfo admits error in Romualdez exposé

Nov 5, 2026

Ramon Tulfo admits error in Romualdez exposé

MANILA, Philippines — Columnist Ramon Tulfo on Thursday admitted that his expose claiming that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez could go in and out of jail was erroneous. The retraction comes after Romualdez camp sent a letter to Tulfo on Wednesday. READ: Court to BJMP: Did you let Romualdez out? “I was fed the wrong

Water industry veteran Alikpala to lead Maynilad

Nov 5, 2026

Water industry veteran Alikpala to lead Maynilad

MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has named Ramon Alikpala as its next president and chief executive officer effective Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding Ramoncito Fernandez, who will step down at the end of December. In a regulatory filing on Thursday, the water utility said Alikpala boasts a solid background in the water industry, having

Maharlika defers investment in Synergy Grid

Nov 5, 2026

Maharlika defers investment in Synergy Grid

Maharlika Investment Corporation confirmed that it has paused the proposed investment in Synergy Grid & Development Phils Inc. (SGP), amid the current conditions.

Bomb threat alert forces European flight to divert to military base

Nov 5, 2026

Bomb threat alert forces European flight to divert to military base

All 151 passengers and six crew members onboard the plane are safe

OVP suffers alleged data leak – cybersecurity group

Nov 5, 2026

OVP suffers alleged data leak – cybersecurity group

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Vice President (OVP) allegedly suffered a data leak involving approximately 10 gigabytes (GB) of documents, a cybersecurity advocacy group said Thursday. READ: LTFRB probes data breach as platform goes offline According to Deep Web Konek, the alleged data leak surfaced in an underground cybercrime forum, where the hacker,

Cat reunited with owner after 280-mile stowaway trip ending in Yorkshire

Nov 5, 2026

Cat reunited with owner after 280-mile stowaway trip ending in Yorkshire

Luna the cat made the stowaway journey from Glasgow all the way to Yorkshire

The Medical City marks 59 years with PH’s #1 rankings in cardiology, oncology, and global smart hospital recognition

Nov 5, 2026

The Medical City marks 59 years with PH’s #1 rankings in cardiology, oncology, and global smart hospital recognition

The Medical City (TMC) celebrates its 59th anniversary with three distinctions from Newsweek and Statista: No. 1 among Philippine hospitals in Cardiology in the Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026, No. 1 among Philippine hospitals in Oncology in the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027, and recognition as the only Philippine hospital included in the World’s

The Medical City marks 59 years with PH’s #1 rankings in Cardiology, Oncology, and Global Smart Hospital

Nov 5, 2026

The Medical City marks 59 years with PH’s #1 rankings in Cardiology, Oncology, and Global Smart Hospital

The Medical City (TMC) celebrates its 59th anniversary with three distinctions from Newsweek and Statista: No. 1 among Philippine hospitals in Cardiology in the Best Specialized Hospitals Asia Pacific 2026, No. 1 among Philippine hospitals in Oncology in the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2027, and recognition as the only Philippine hospital included in the World’s

[Rappler Investigates] Who’s taking care of our dead?

Nov 5, 2026

[Rappler Investigates] Who’s taking care of our dead?

How could the living get through their own painful experience of saying their final goodbyes if embalmers weren’t there to help preserve the memory of their loved ones?

[Edgewise] US midterms: After the blue tsunami, what is to be done?

Nov 5, 2026

[Edgewise] US midterms: After the blue tsunami, what is to be done?

End the Iran war, abolish Trump’s tariffs, and stop ICE abuses — among others

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